BBC: Colombia election: Polls open as voters choose between extremes
Polls have opened in Colombia as voters decide which of two men will be their next president.
They have a stark choice between the business-friendly Ivan Duque, a newcomer to politics, and leftist ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro.
The future of a historic but controversial peace deal with Farc rebels hangs in the balance.
Corruption, the economy and inequality have all been big themes in campaigning for the run-off vote.
Polls close at 16:00 (21:00 GMT).
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WNU Editor: What is happening in Venezuela today will have an impact on today's vote .... The Ghost of Hugo Chávez Is Haunting Colombia’s Election (Foreign Policy). As to who will be the new President .... my money is one conservative Ivan Duque. Former leftist ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro will have a respectable showing .... but that is about it.
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